Business Development Manager

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy sector company is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to develop new business across the South West in sectors like agriculture and manufacturing. The role involves significant face-to-face client interaction, with a focus on sustainability. Competitive salary offered with an innovative commission structure, benefits, and supportive company culture.

Benefits

Basic salary up to £38,000

Commission scheme up to £40,000 per annum

Hybrid company car scheme

Healthcare and dental benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Strong B2B new business field sales background.
• Preferably experience selling industrial gas, LPG, or bulk fuels.
• Proven ability to prospect and develop new business.
• Customer-first approach and ability to foster long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Focus on developing new business in diverse sectors.
• Conduct site visits, phone, and Teams calls.
• Work closely with internal sales team.

Skills

B2B new business field sales background

Customer-first approach

Ability to foster long-term relationships

Prospecting skills

Job description

• Field based B2B sales role with a strong new business focus with commercial end users.
• Excellent earning potential with a commission scheme up to £40,000 per annum.
• So much support from internal sales, marketing, and sales support.

Business Development Manager

The Role:

A new opportunity has arisen for a driven and ambitious Business Development Manager to join an established and forward-thinking business. With over 70 years of industry expertise, this company is one of the top three in its market and is leading the environmental charge with cutting-edge R&D and future-proof offerings. As the Business Development Manager, you will focus on developing new business in a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, leisure, manufacturing, and commercial. You will target ‘off-grid’ companies and those seeking greener alternatives to conventional fuel sources. The role involves 80% new business development across the regions of the South West: TR, PL, TQ, EX, TA, DT, CF, NP, SA, LD, BA, BS. The role is field-based, with at least four days per week spent meeting clients face-to-face, conducting site visits, phone and Teams calls, and email campaigns.

The Business Development Manager will also focus on growing existing accounts through proactive client development. You will work closely with the internal sales team for smaller accounts and sales admin, allowing you to focus on high-potential leads. This is a rewarding position, offering a highly competitive commission structure, completely within your control, and aimed at driving your success.

Requirements:

To be successful in the Business Development Manager role, you will need:

• A strong B2B new business field sales background.
• Preferably experience selling industrial gas, LPG, bulk fuels, or in a similar contractual sales role.
• Proven ability to prospect and develop new business in a competitive environment.
• A customer-first approach and the ability to foster long-term relationships.

Company Culture:

A team-focused business that values collaboration, customer retention, and exceptional service delivery. With an emphasis on working together, the company fosters an inclusive and supportive environment for all its employees.

The Package for the Business Development Manager:

• Basic salary up to £38,000.
• Commission scheme offering up to £40,000 per annum (paid quarterly).
• Hybrid company car OR Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Mobile, laptop, and pension scheme (6% employer contribution, increasing up to 11.5%).
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30 days with service).
• Healthcare and dental benefits.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and sick pay policies.
• Death in service cover up to four times your basic salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Location:

South West

If you’re an ambitious sales professional with a passion for driving growth and a commitment to sustainability, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Apply now to become part of a company that is shaping the future of the energy sector.